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Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From crossing, using X as abbreviation for cross.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]xing (plural xings)
- (US) Abbreviation of crossing.
- Railroad xing 200 feet ahead.
Usage notes
[edit]Primarily used on road signs – see road crossing. Compare with crossbuck symbol.
Derived terms
[edit]Mandarin
[edit]Romanization
[edit]- Nonstandard spelling of xīng.
- Nonstandard spelling of xíng.
- Nonstandard spelling of xǐng.
- Nonstandard spelling of xìng.
Usage notes
[edit]- Transcriptions of Mandarin into the Latin script often do not distinguish between the critical tonal differences employed in the Mandarin language, using words such as this one without indication of tone.
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